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Indian Scramble

Vegan Indian Scramble: Delicious Tofu Bhurji Awaits You

This Vegan Indian Scramble, also known as Tofu Bhurji, is a flavorful and nutritious breakfast packed with protein.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu Base
  • 1 block Firm Tofu Crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 small Green Chillies Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 medium Tomatoes Diced
For the Flavoring
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice To taste

Equipment

  • Large Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tofu Bhurji
  1. Press the firm tofu to remove excess moisture and crumble it into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion, bell peppers, and tomatoes, and finely chop the green chilies.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and fennel seeds, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add diced onions and chopped green chilies, cooking for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent. Stir in grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Toss in diced bell peppers and tomatoes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until softened.
  5. Carefully crumble the tofu into the pan, mixing everything thoroughly and cooking for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in fresh coriander and lemon juice, and add ground cinnamon if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months and reheat gently.

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